Cargo handling systems in British Columbia
Barnacle Systems Inc. is an award-winning manufacturer of security and monitoring products for boats. Barnacle has developed products that protect recreational, industrial, and military vessels in 40+ countries around the world.
BC Ferries is one of the largest ferry operators in the world, providing year-round vehicle and passenger service on 25 routes to 47 terminals, with a fleet of 39 vessels with a mission to connect customers and communities to the people and places that are important in their lives.
Boatsmartz was established in 2023, with its first product launched in September of the same year. They are located in Vancouver, BC, Canada, and their product line includes marine products that fill a gap in the market or replace ineffective products currently available. The company's Boatsmartz Gel Coat Repair Kit uses nano technology to quickly and easily fills hairline and spider cracks without the need to sand.
The British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) is a multi-employer waterfront organisation, representing approximately 49 ship owners and agents, stevedores, container, bulk, and breakbulk terminal operators on Canada's west coast, extending from Victoria north to the Alaska border.
The Chamber of Shipping is a not-for-profit trade association representing ship owners, operators, and agencies conducting business in Western Canada. The COS works with its stakeholders in developing collaborative solutions to industry issues and in advocating for effective policy and legislation for a sustainable shipping industry on Canada's Pacific Coast.
Colley West has been providing agency services to local and international marine clientele since 1993. Ship owners, commodity trading companies, shippers, and receivers gain greater peace of mind and more time to focus on other important tasks, knowing that Colley West has taken care of all their ship’s details.
Council of Marine Carriers is a maritime association representing tug and barge operators on Canada's west coast.
DROP Marine manufactures new vessels, refits existing vessels, and designs, develops, and produces vessels, deck equipment, and vessel componentry, such as a patented Traction Winch for use on cable ferries, as well as their patented Return-to-port system, which provides unparalleled safety measures for cable ferries.
Global Container Terminals Inc. (GCT) is the technology leader of terminal operations in North America. Their business is built on a foundation of safe, strategic, and sustainable operations. They provide efficient and competitive services to their customers on the North American East and West Coasts.
Raven Marine specialises in providing quality yacht services, maintenance and care. Raven Marine is proud to offer a complete package of yacht services and solutions. The team can satisfy the needs of their customers no matter the size of the project or the level of complexity.
Robert Allan Ltd. is a firm of internationally-recognised Naval Architects in Vancouver, Canada. Since 1930, they have built a reputation for innovative designs for vessels of almost all types, from high-performance tugs to ferries to sophisticated research vessels.
Seapeak is the 3rd largest independent LNG Owner operator with LPG Vessels and a Terminal in Bahrain. A new company was formed following the acquisition of Teekay LNG Partners by Stonepeak.
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is responsible for the stewardship of federal port lands in and around Vancouver, British Columbia. The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is established by the Government of Canada pursuant to the Canada Marine Act, and accountable to the federal Minister of Transport. Their mandate is to facilitate Canada’s trade objectives, ensuring goods are moved safely, while protecting the environment.
Vard Marine Inc. is a consulting naval architecture and marine engineering company established in 1983 and is now a wholly owned subsidiary of VARD Group AS in Norway, a Fincantieri company. The services provided cover a broad range, including all aspects of ship design and production technology; total equipment and service packages as required to support offshore and domestic shipbuilding activities.
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